He opened his eyes wide, looked around and probably pinched himself to convince himself that he was not dreaming.
Since midday Wednesday, Eduardo Camavinga is, at 18, officially a Real Madrid player.
The former Rennais and youngest goalscorer for the France team for a century was presented to the press and Madrid supporters.
Welcomed by President Florentino Perez in Valdebebas, the training center of Real, the international hope confided his astonishment: "Who would have thought, 18 years ago, that I would be here today? I am very happy to be a Real Madrid player, to represent this coat of arms, all the values of the club. The former Rennais trained in Fougères, was recruited for € 31 million at the end of August. He concluded his little introductory speech with his first words in Spanish: "Hala Madrid" which simply means "Go Madrid" and which has become the traditional slogan of the merengue club.
“It's one of the happiest days of my life, there is also my first selection for the France team which generated a lot of emotion.
Since I was little, I wanted to join this great club, so I will give everything to satisfy the supporters.
The moment I knew I was coming, I thought about all the hard times we had with my family, and being here today is more than an honor and I'm here to learn "He continued before launching:" When we talk about Real Madrid, we think of the Champions Leagues, Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo, all the legends who have passed here.
Afterwards, Benzema is an idol.
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The midfielder underwent further medical examinations on Wednesday morning, before joining his new teammates in training where he was introduced to the team by coach Carlo Ancelotti.
“Today, the club welcomes a young French player who will express all his talent.
Dear Eduardo, the moment you dreamed of has arrived.
You are now a Real Madrid player.
From now on, you have the responsibility to be part of this legendary club ”, underlined the president of the club Florentino Perez in his welcome speech.
Present with his parents and siblings, Eduardo Camavinga then posed with the president with a jersey flocked with his name and the No. 25, before his whole family joined them on stage to immortalize the moment.